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04-19-2002, 03:14 PM
Well me and joed1228 just got an assignment from a good friend of mine over on a mercedes forum to detail his mercedes and prep it for his car show. He picked me because he was so impressed with this picture

http://picturemanager.mbnz.org/uploads/pics/KlasseSG13jpg.jpg

That is after about 5 layers of klasse SG. We plan on buffing the whole car to get most the swirls out, it is a 2000 model that has never been waxed. However the hood and some front end panels have been painted a few days ago, so we wondering if we could use klasse SG on those fresh painted areas. I was thinking to just use a glaze like meguiars #7 on it, but I posted here to get some opinions on what you guys think. Here is a picture of the truck.

http://gallery.mbnz.org/gallery/pics/ChrisKrikorian7017003PM.jpg

The hood almost looks pre zainoed, Zaino gives the fresh painted look I guess.
Lemonxxs
04-19-2002, 03:17 PM
I would let the paint cure for 30-60 days depending on what the body shop said before applying the Klasse.



You could use the meguiars body shop products like the glaze though for the show.
04-19-2002, 04:34 PM
Zaino can be used on fresh paint right? If so why can`t SG be used on it, I would use Zaino on it but I dont have any so SG is our only choice, or #7 glaze. Can I carnuba it at least?
imported_Intel486
04-19-2002, 04:44 PM
Why can zaino be used on fresh paint? Does it seal the paint in and prevent it from curing?
BradE
04-19-2002, 04:46 PM
Sealant like Z and Klasse can`t be use on repaints that have not been "baked".
vettefan67
04-19-2002, 05:03 PM
<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >

<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by ShowroomLincoln [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Sealant like Z and Klasse can`t be use on repaints that have not been "baked". [/b]</blockquote>Did you mean to say that they can`t be used within (1-3 months depending on your opinion) of a non-baked paintjob? :)
rstype
04-19-2002, 05:42 PM
Hmmm... basically it is recommended not to use anything (well, maybe QD or IHG) on freshly painted, not "baked" surfaces.



However, the ML55 hood he put on might have been pre-painted with an oven before installation.
BradE
04-19-2002, 06:41 PM
Ahhh....you got me Justin. :) Yeah that is what I ment, can`t use it for 1-3 months.
bmerjorge21
04-19-2002, 07:05 PM
Al, when are u and Joe workin` on it? Need a hand?? I can help if it`s not this weekend. Good luck anyways!! :xyxthumbs
04-19-2002, 08:17 PM
sure thing dave, ill send u an email or PM you. It is probably gonna be next saturday. Me and joe are bringing all our supplies and our skills!:xyxthumbs , I`ll send more info later this week.
TCM
04-19-2002, 10:26 PM
AlBoston:



What car show is this for, German Car Day in Brookline?
bmerjorge21
04-20-2002, 12:06 PM
Sounds good Al, just let me know!! :D